As you may already know, Filthy Rich Writer is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year! Over the last decade, Nicki has collected some crucial lessons that are too good not to share about running her own business. If you're looking for the most need-to-know insights as a business owner, you're in the right place! In today's episode of the Build Your Copywriting Business … [Read more...]
Book Pick: How to Get Out of Your Own Way and Achieve Copywriting Success
Often, we're faced with several open doors...but we self-sabotage and get in our own way. When we have an an opportunity (or several opportunities!), it's all too easy to not take action toward it, whether because we don't know how, we're fearful of doing so or some combination of the two. Whatever the reason, it's easy for us to spiral into negative thinking. We start to … [Read more...]
BONUS Laser Coaching: Best Practices for Follow-Up Pitches
Today's episode features an inside look at a live coaching session with Comprehensive Copywriting Academy student, Michelle D. Michelle came to this coaching call looking for help with what to do after sending her initial pitch to possible clients. In this session, Nicki and Kate help Michelle rework her process for sending great follow-ups to potential clients. Listen in to … [Read more...]
Ep. 80: How Copywriters Can Work With Recruiters
When it comes to landing work, you can never have too many tools at your disposal. As you know, the best way to find clients is to work through your pitch list and continually sending pitches to businesses. But it never hurts to supplement that with other methods for landing work. In today's episode of the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast Nicki and Kate are discussing … [Read more...]
Ep. 79: Hitting 6 Figures as a Copywriter & Cookbook Author – Kristin’s Story
Today we are excited to check in with Comprehensive Copywriting Academy student Kristin Donnelly. Kristin is a successful food writer and cookbook author who was trying to figure out how to increase her income. After joining the CCA, she gained more confidence working with well-seasoned copywriters and has hit her income goal writing copy. Listen in as Kristin shares … [Read more...]
Ep. 78: 5 Ways to Improve Your Copywriting
The most successful copywriters are always looking for ways to further master their craft. As you increase your skill level you can also increase your rates. So, if you aren't constantly getting better as a writer, you're leaving money on the table. Luckily, this episode of the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast is all about 5 effective things your can be doing to make … [Read more...]
BONUS Laser Coaching: Copywriting & Design: Insights from a Global Design Leader—Ch’ien Chan
If you’re already a Comprehensive Copywriting Academy student, you can catch the full, extended version of the interview with Ch’ien on your CCA dashboard under the "Land Work" bonus courses section. In this bonus episode of the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast, Ch’ien gives additional insight into the career choices he’s made and how it’s brought him around the world … [Read more...]
Ep. 77: How to Get More Copywriting Referrals
The importance of consistently pitching new prospective clients cannot be understated–it's the backbone of your business's success. But, a super effective way to supplement that pitch list is to naturally gain more clients through referrals. In this episode of the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast our hosts are giving you tips and tricks for getting more client referrals … [Read more...]
Ep. 76: Red Flags Copywriters Need to Look for in Clients
We've all experienced a partnership of some kind that wasn't set up for success from the start. It's not only frustrating but can drain your energy quickly. In copywriting, there are certain kinds of clients that commonly create negative partnering experiences, but thankfully, there are ways to avoid them! In this episode of the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast Nicki … [Read more...]
Book Pick: How Copywriters Can Collaborate More Effectively
As copywriters, we do a lot of work on our own. After all, the actual writing of copy is a fairly solitary job. But often, we need to collaborate. With designers, yes, but also with project managers, marketing managers, and other key stakeholders within an organization. The Importance of Collaboration This is true whether you work in an ad agency or on an in-house team. … [Read more...]